Bid Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Public Sector Bid Writer to support the growth of client's UK Public Sector portfolio.

Please Note: NO VISA SPONSORSHIP

Role: Bid Writer

Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent / Fulltime

Role Description:

This is a full-time, hands-on role responsible for producing high-quality, compliant and high-scoring bid responses, while also building and continuously improving a central bid content repository.

The role requires an all‐round bid professional with acumen to understand business, commercial, financial, delivery and technical content, shape it into compelling customer‐focused responses, and drive higher standards and discipline across the bid process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality responses for ITTs, SQs, PQQs, RFIs, RFPs and framework submissions across the UK Public Sector.
• Shape and enhance inputs from sales, delivery, finance, commercial, legal and technical SMEs into clear, persuasive and evaluation‐aligned responses.
• Analyse tender documentation, evaluation criteria and scoring models to define response strategy, structure and win themes.
• Own bid content quality through review cycles and final submission readiness.
• Create and maintain a central repository of reusable bid content, case studies and standard responses.
• Capture feedback, lessons learned and performance data to support continuous improvement.
• Track bid metrics (e.g. win/loss, scoring trends, feedback themes) to improve quality, speed and outcomes.
• Drive accountability and quality across contributors, constructively challenging weak inputs and missed deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in business development role within the UK Public Sector.
• Strong understanding of UK public procurement processes and evaluation approaches.
• Experience producing responses across business, commercial, financial, delivery and technical sections.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complex content into clear narratives.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and SMEs across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of working on Public Sector frameworks.
• Background in technology or digital transformation services.
• Experience building or managing bid libraries or knowledge repositories.

Interested aspirants can please share their CV / Queries to anita.gokul@alphayotta.com